Specialist Learning Support Assistant (for children with complex needs, including children with Autism)

Becontree is a friendly, inclusive and multicultural, two form entry primary school situated in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. We provide high quality education and care for children aged 3 to 11, with our school motto of “Respecting One Another” being central to all aspects of our work.

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a motivated and highly effective Specialist Learning Support Assistant (SLSA) to join our hard working and supportive team. The post is for 30 hours, working during term-time and is paid at Scale 6 (see pro-rata salary below). The successful candidate will initially work as an SLSA in our school-based complex needs provision  but as a member of the school’s support team, could work in mainstream classes at a later date. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children with complex needs, including Autism, in an environment that provides high-quality teaching in a culture of nurture, challenge and support. 

We offer: 

• A diverse, friendly and supportive community of staff and children; 

• A dynamic, dedicated and hardworking team committed to school improvement;

• Well-behaved and hardworking children who are keen to learn;

• Equal access to professional development opportunities for all staff. 

We pride ourselves on our high expectations and positive team ethos and welcome applications from passionate and hard-working staff who:

• are effective communicators;

• are strong team players who are committed to working in partnership with all members of our school community to raise standards;

• are highly effective and reflective practitioners, with experience of working with children with additional needs, particularly Autism;

• love learning and demonstrate a commitment to their own professional development.

Visits to our school are essential for this post.  For an application form, visit arrangements and any further details, please contact Paula Thornton, Business Manager, via the school office at 020 8270-4900 or becontreeinformation@becontreeprimaryschool.com.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants. Checks will include an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.